The Indigenous Enriched Support Program (IESP) is designed for First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, and Inuit learners who wish to pursue post-secondary education. Students take first-year credit courses while benefiting from a supportive environment of peer mentors, academic coaches, academic advising, and personalized workshops. Upon completion of the program, students will qualify and be supported in applying for a degree program.
The Indigenous Enriched Support Program is ideal for students who do not meet the full criteria for a degree program, are unsure about what program they wish to pursue, are returning to school after some time away, or are simply looking for additional support during the transition to post-secondary education.
The Indigenous Enriched Support Program provides:
- Personal and accessible help with application processes, course registration, program selection, and academic career planning
- A network of instructors, academic subject facilitators, peer mentors, writing and study skills coaches, and program coordinators who work together to ensure participants’ success
- An Indigenous Studies First-Year Seminar
- Indigenous-Specific Counselling
- Indigenous peer mentors who provide IESP participants with personal and front-line support in accessing both IESP and Indigenous resources on campus
- Links with Indigenous resources and contacts, including: